Beauty Bargain: Clean as a Whistle

What: Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser

Why: After a long day at work, followed by an intense workout, I want my skin to be clean. I mean really clean, like the squeaky clean that mom was always talking about. I want no dirt left in my pores, no gunky film on my face after rinsing and absolutely no oil. After testing many, many products at all price points, the best thing I’ve found costs less than lunch –- Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser.

When you wash your face with Neutrogena Deep Clean, your face actually tingles thanks to the refreshing menthol and acne-fighting salicylic acid. Sometimes I actually visualize it burning away the deep grease, blackheads and other nastyness. Just in case it takes off a little more than you’d like, pick up a good moisturizer to slather on afterwards.

Price: $6.99

Find it: Drugstore.com